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Delve into Tarras in New Zealand
Tarras in the region of Otago is located in New Zealand - some 365 mi or ( 587 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Tarras is now 06:27 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Richmond, Queensbury, Nelson, Mount Pisa, and Luggate. While being here, you might want to check out Richmond . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tarras ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tarras
Tarras is a small farming settlement in Central Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on the slopes above the upper reaches of the Clutha Valley, on State Highway 8 not far from the southern end of the Lindis Pass. Most farms in the Tarras district run sheep, principally merino sheep farmed for their super-fine wool.
Located at -44.83 169.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Lindis River
The Lindis River is found in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Clutha River, flowing south for 55 kilometres through the Lindis Pass, site of the main inland road route between Otago and the Mackenzie Basin in Canterbury.
Located at -44.88 169.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Luggate
Luggate is a small township in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 6 between Wanaka and Cromwell, near the junction with State Highway 8A, approximately 15 km from the Wanaka township, just past Wanaka Airport. The Luggate 'Grandview Bridge' is a local icon listed highly in the Queenstown Lakes District Council's Historic Register.
Located at -44.75 169.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum
The New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum is an aerospace museum located at Wanaka Airport on New Zealand's South Island. It was founded by Sir Tim Wallis and in 1996 became one of the first aerospace museums on the internet. The museum includes the Alpine Fighter Collection, dedicated to New Zealand's fighters during World War II. The museum is funded, in part, by grants from the Community Trust of Otago.
Located at -44.72 169.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Warbirds over Wanaka
Warbirds over Wanaka is a biennial air show in Wanaka, held on the Easter weekend of even-numbered years since 1986. It is held at Wanaka Airport, 10 km south-east of Wanaka, in the southern South Island of New Zealand. Initially conceived by New Zealand live deer recovery pioneer, Sir Tim Wallis, as a display day for him to play with his collection of World War II aircraft, the show has grown into a major institution. Roads are closed and traffic is detoured around the area during the weekend.
Located at -44.72 169.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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